Tag: Gun Violence
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Mass Shooting in Boksburg: Manhunt for Suspects After Reiger Park Tragedy
Update: Six Dead in Boksburg Mass Shooting Triggers Overnight manhunt A mass shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, has sparked a wide-ranging manhunt as investigators search for multiple suspects tied to the incident that claimed six lives. Early reports indicate that occupants of two Polo vehicles opened fire in a residential area on Saturday afternoon, shocking…
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Manhunt Underway for Suspects in Boksburg Mass Shooting That Left Six Dead
Authorities Launch a Manhunt After Boksburg Mass Shooting A manhunt is underway following a mass shooting in Boksburg, a city on the eastern edge of Johannesburg, that claimed six lives and injured several others. Police say the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Reiger Park, where armed assailants opened fire on a group of people.…
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Te Puke men charged with murder in Oakes case
Two Te Puke men charged with murder in Oakes case Two men from Te Puke have appeared in court charged with the murder of Tristan Eruera Oakes, a resident of the Bay of Plenty town. Oakes, aged 29, was found critically injured from a gunshot wound at his home on Saturday and died the following…
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Elsies River CPF: Residents Held Hostage by Gangsters as Violence Surges
Rising violence grips Elsies River The Elsies River community policing forum (CPF) has described the suburb as a locale where residents feel trapped between rival gang activity and limited safety. In a week marked by heightened tension, firearm-related incidents have already disrupted daily life, with two shooting events reported in a short span. The CPF…
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Elsies River CPF: Residents Held Hostage by Gangsters as Shots Ring Out
Two shootings in one week spark alarm in Elsies River The Elsies River community is sounding the alarm after two separate shooting incidents rocked the suburb this week. Local residents say the pace and escalation of violence are turning daily life into a tense struggle for safety. The Elsies River CPF (Community Policing Forum) has…
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Gunmen Surround Tipo-Tipo Town Hall in Basilan, Gunfire Heard as Authorities Act
Rising Tension in Basilan: Gunmen Surround Tipo-Tipo Town Hall Gunfire erupted early Tuesday near the Tipo-Tipo municipal hall as armed men surrounded the building, escalating tension in the Basilan town. Local officials confirmed ongoing gunfire around 7:00 AM, with the confrontation involving government forces and elements believed to be backed by factions within the Moro…
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Ghana Eyes Gun Amnesty to Curb Illicit Firearms and Rising Violence
Ghana Moves Toward a Gun Amnesty Plan The Government of Ghana is reportedly considering a gun amnesty in the coming days or weeks as part of a broader effort to tackle the growing problem of illicit firearms and related violence. The initiative, proposed by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCSALW), is…
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Ghana Readies Gun Amnesty to Curb Illicit Firearms and Rising Violence
Overview: A government-backed gun amnesty on the horizon The Government of Ghana is signaling a forthcoming gun amnesty aimed at curbing the alarming spread of illicit firearms and the associated violence across the country. In a statement issued by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCSALW) on Monday, October 27, 2025, officials…
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Ghana Considers Gun Amnesty to Curb Illicit Firearms and Violence
Overview: A Government Push for a Gun Amnesty The Government of Ghana is signaling the introduction of a gun amnesty in the coming days or weeks. Aimed at allowing individuals who possess illegal firearms to surrender them without facing arrest, interrogation, or prosecution, the program aligns with policy actions proposed by the National Commission on…
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Four Dead, Dozens Injured in Mass Shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island
Overview of the incident A mass shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday, authorities reported. The tragedy unfolded as a large crowd gathered for an alumni event from Battery Creek High School, according to bar owner Willie Turral. The Beaufort…